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Application fee: US $100 (non-refundable) Israel Government Fellows 2011-2012 Application Form Personal Information: Attach a recent photo First name Family name Home address Country of residence Present address (if different from above) E-mail Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) / / Telephone number Mobile Phone: ____________________________ Single / Married Gender: M / F Nationality (if more than one, list all): Passport Number(s) Contact in case of emergency (name and phone number):___________________________ Additional relevant information: ___________________________________________________________________________ Track:  Government Ministries Policy and Diplomacy Organizations You may select both if you wish to consider a position on either track. Israel Government Fellows Program The Menachem Begin Heritage Center 6 Nahon St. JERUSALEM 94110 Tel from US: 212-444-9680 Israel +972-2-5652027 www.igf.org.il * Please attach a copy of your CV. Academic Background: College / University Date of Degree Major Graduation  Please include a copy of your transcript(s) Computer Skills: Languages: [level: mother tongue, high, medium, weak] Language Writing Reading Speaking English Hebrew Other: Letters of recommendation: Please include references from the following categories: (a) employer, (b) professor or academic advisor (c) Shaliach or community leader. Name Relation Telephone E-mail a b c Letters can be sent directly via email or regular mail. Please ensure that the person writing the reference is presented with the letter attached below (“Reference for Israel Government Fellows applicant”) which contains advice on what needs to be included in a letter of recommendation. Israel Government Fellows Program The Menachem Begin Heritage Center 6 Nahon St. JERUSALEM 94110 Tel from US: 212-444-9680 Israel +972-2-5652027 www.igf.org.il Other:  Have you filled out the MASA Grant application? Y / N (link) Do you meet MASA Grant's eligibility requirements? Y / N  Have you filled out the Menachem Begin Heritage Center Grant application? Y/N (link)  Have you ever been to Israel before? Y/N If so, in what framework? (Relatives, Tourism, Short/Long-term program) ______________  How did you hear about the Israel Government Fellows program? ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________  Please provide details of who we should contact in an emergency in: Your home country: Name:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________________________________ Email:_____________________________________________________________________ In Israel (if applicable): Name:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________________________________ Email:_____________________________________________________________________ Israel Government Fellows Program The Menachem Begin Heritage Center 6 Nahon St. JERUSALEM 94110 Tel from US: 212-444-9680 Israel +972-2-5652027 www.igf.org.il Essays: You will need to attach two essays to your application form: 1) Briefly explain why you are interested in the program, what you hope to gain from it and why you think you would be a suitable candidate (up to 500 words). 2) Write an essay answering one of the following questions (750-1500 words) – if you are applying to the Government Ministries track, please choose from questions I – VI; if you are applying to the Policy & Diplomacy Organizations track, please choose from questions I - IX: I. The 'Gaza Flotilla' incident in May 2010 led to much criticism of Israel across the world. Present your thoughts on these criticisms and Israel's arguments for the actions it took. II. Views that were traditionally referred to as "left-wing" or "right-wing" in Israel have shifted toward very different conceptions in recent years. Present the "old" categories and the "new" categories with reference to the current political alignment in the Knesset. III. Recent months have seen unprecedented popular revolts in the Arab world, culminating in regime changes in Tunisia and Egypt. There is disagreement as to whether this development will prove to be positive or negative for Israel. Choose one of these positions and providing supporting arguments. IV. The EU states traditionally take a more critical view towards Israel than does the US. Discuss some of the reasons for this drawing on different political and historical aspects. V. Some may argue that relations between the State of Israel and Jewish communities in the Diaspora are difficult to maintain - due to different conceptions of national and religious identity. Choose one aspect of the relationship that you view as the most challenging. VI. Israel defines itself as a Jewish and democratic state. Explore the tensions inherent in this definition, drawing on contemporary issues in Israel and referring to other countries where the role of religion in the state is a topic of debate. VII. What should be the major priorities over the next five years of, either, world Jewry, or your Jewish community? VIII. Many sections of Diaspora Jewry, particularly in the Conservative and Reform movements, argue that there is less religious freedom for Jews in Israel than in most of the Diaspora. Discuss some of the issues that lead them to this conclusion and present your detailed opinion. IX. Discuss the role of non-governmental organizations in influencing governments and/or the public on issues relevant to Israel. Include examples. These essays will be assessed on the quality of research and analysis, not on the political or ideological views expressed. Israel Government Fellows Program The Menachem Begin Heritage Center 6 Nahon St. JERUSALEM 94110 Tel from US: 212-444-9680 Israel +972-2-5652027 www.igf.org.il If you feel there is any additional relevant information that you would like us to know, please include it with your application submission. Please mail the application form and all necessary documents with a US$100 non-refundable application fee to the following address (Please make out the check to "Menachem Begin Heritage Center"): Menachem Begin Heritage Center Israel Government Fellows program 6 Nahon St. Jerusalem 94110 ISRAEL (A confirmation of receipt of your application will be sent by email.) Israel Government Fellows Program The Menachem Begin Heritage Center 6 Nahon St. JERUSALEM 94110 Tel from US: 212-444-9680 Israel +972-2-5652027 www.igf.org.il Dear Sir/Madam Re: Reference for Israel Government Fellows applicant The Israel Government Fellows program of the Menachem Begin Heritage Center is a unique partnership between the Begin Center and the Israeli government, endorsed by the Prime Minister, in which the participants intern in various government offices in conjunction with an educational program focusing on social, economical and political issues facing Israel. The Israel Government Fellows program is a prestigious initiative, highly-regarded by the institutions of government that work with us and receive our fellows as interns. Participants on the program will be working with senior government officials and will be exposed to high-profile figures in Israeli political and cultural life. In your letter of recommendation, please refer to appropriate qualities and skills that you feel the applicant possesses (e.g. leadership skills, working well under pressure, working well in a team, good analytical, research and writing skills, strong affinity with Israel and/or the Jewish People, integrity). Please fill out your contact details below and send along with the letter of reference. Name: Title: Telephone number or email address: Relationship to applicant: Signature: Please send to: The IGF Program. The Menachem Begin Heritage Center 6, Nahon St, Jerusalem. 94110, ISRAEL Or email to: dianem@begincenter.org.il We are most grateful for your cooperation. Yours sincerely, The IGF staff Israel Government Fellows Program The Menachem Begin Heritage Center 6 Nahon St. JERUSALEM 94110 Tel from US: 212-444-9680 Israel +972-2-5652027 www.igf.org.il